Multitasking
'Nesting' and 'Blending': How Gen Z Approaches Study and Work
Libraries have changed from a silent space to a community hub that hosts all kinds of activities.
Online Courses Are Cost Effective but Detrimental to Learning, Researchers Find
Multitasking can be damaging to your brain, and online students are bearing the brunt.
Why Are Some People Habitually Late?
There's no single root cause, but over-politeness, optimism, multitasking, and a range of other factors can contribute.
Does Multitasking Breed Political Ignorance?
New research presents evidence that people who utilize several media sources simultaneously aren't as politically knowledgeable as they believe.
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: Claire Gillan, 26, Psychology
For the month of April we're profiling the individuals who made our inaugural list of the 30 top thinkers under 30, the young men and women we predict will have a serious impact on the social, political, and economic issues we cover every day here at Pacific Standard.
The Secret History of Life-Hacking of the Cult of Self-Optimization
How the cult of self-optimization was born on the factory floor—with a manager's stopwatch in hand.